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Board approves new ESL bilingual paraprofessional position to support growing EL enrollment
Summary
The board authorized one full-time ESL bilingual paraprofessional for 2026–27 to address rising English learner enrollment and to support screening, placement and instruction.
The Granite City Community Unit School District 9 board on July 28 approved adding one full-time ESL bilingual paraprofessional for the 2026–27 school year to address continued growth in English learner enrollment.
Administration said the hire will allow greater flexibility for assigning services, support instructional staff and improve communication with families. The board approved the recommendation by roll call.
A staff member told the board the position would support screening, verifying prior assessment data, placement decisions and required state and district data entry; the board's vote was unanimous on the recorded roll call.
